Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 4 Months
Christian Ministries | Riverdale, GA | 09.2006 - 01.2008
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Changed sterile dressings.
Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
Monitored fluid outputs, documented results and collected specimens for testing.
CNA/Sitter
16 Years 5 Months
Lanett nursing home | Lanett, AL | 06.1989 - 11.2005
Certified in Child CPR and First Aid for emergency readiness
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Patient Care Technician
Georgia Medical Institute | Jonesboro, GA | 2006
High School Diploma
Lanett Senior High School | Lanett, AL | 1989
Skills
CPR/First Aid certified
Efficient and reliable team player
Adaptable
Compassionate caregiver
Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
Recording vital signs
Documenting behaviors
Charting and clinical documentation
Inpatient care
Trustworthy companion
Certification
Certified Nurses Aide
First Aid Certification
Heart Saver/AED Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christian Ministries
09.2006 - 01.2008Read More
CNA/Sitter
Lanett nursing home
06.1989 - 11.2005Read More
Lanett Senior High School
High School Diploma
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Georgia Medical Institute
Associate of Applied Science from Patient Care Technician